Best option for 22mag lever gun

[mike213]

Is a Henry my best option on a lever 22mag that currently available? Price and dependability being taken into consideration as well. Thanks

 

[Lesloan]

Is a Henry my best option on a lever 22mag that currently available? Price and dependability being taken into consideration as well. Thanks

Is there another maker still in existence? I've never had a Henry in .22 HMR but I did have a Goldenboy a few years back and it was a really good gun. Well made, very pretty and accurate. I sold it only because I also had a Winchester 9422M 1st year production and a Marlin 39A that my dad bought in 1946 & didn't need 3 lever action rf's. None of that detracts from the goodness of the Henry, though--the guy who bought it was very pleased with the gun.

 

[1Merlin]

Uberti or a Cimarron 1866 in the 24" barrel length. Three times the cost but a really nice rifle with a bunch of retro cool thrown in.... I use mine sometimes as a Pistol Cartridge Rifle for Metallic Silhouette NRA. The Henry I had shot at least as well as my Cimarron 1866 but weighed about half as much and the extra weight of the Uberti/Cimarron really helps in offhand shooting for the Silhouette sport.

Money wise.... For the bang for the buck the Henry is totally the King.

Edit to add: And it exactly matches the 22 LR Cimarron I shoot for the Rimfire division.

 

[tmwinds]

I own a Henry .22 magnum. Never a problem with lt.

 

[OLeveraction]

The Henry 24 inch Frontier with a receiver sight will have a longer sight radius than a Marlin 39a due to the longer receiver.

 

[mongo chicago]

I used to have a Henry 22 mag and a Henry in 45 Colt. Got rid of them because I am just not a lever action person and used the money for other things. If I ever get the bug again for a lever action, I would definately get a Henry. I also used to have a Marlin in 45-70. Had an Uberti Walker and was not impressed with it.

 

[searcher]

I have a Winchester 9422M XTR w/checkering that I bought new back in the 70's or 80's. Shot it one time and it has been in the back of the gun safe since then. I only bought it because a buddy with FFL was going thru a divorce and he had a fire sale and I just couldn't resist the prices. Lever guns just not my cup of tea. Going to list it For $850.00. If interested, PM me and I'll send you photos.

 

[Olspark]

I have a Marlin model 57 lever attic with micro groove rifling. It is a tube fed short stroke lever 22mag that I used as a kid hunting squirrels and groundhogs way back when. The trigger is a very hard pull and doesn’t lend itself to very accurate shooting but at that time I didn’t notice such things because it killed most everything I shot at. I don’t know your intended use and only mention it because it’s a lever 22 mag.

 

[PAndy]

The Henrys work well and triggers are not difficult to improve, if desired. They make 'frontier' models with octagon barrels...in .22 lr at least they make 20" or 24" versions.

 

[rayporter]

i had a henry 22 mag once.

it was the sweetest little carry gun i ever had. slick action and flawless function.

but it had trouble hitting a gallon jug at 50yd. it was a real disappointment compared to my marlins.

get the Winchester listed up above!!

 

[nakneker]

I’ve never owned a Henry rifle but that may change. Pro USA and proud of it, that’s pretty rare now days. I like that!

 

[OLeveraction]

I had Henry 22mag Frontier. It could not shoot straight.
The Same in 17hmr and 22lr are outstanding shooters.

 

[Knotwild]

You could dig a little deeper in the wallet - I had one and it was pretty nice.

Winchester. 22 mag.